Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

The drones are operating from Carrowmore Beach in Louisburgh and flying to the island at a speed of around 120km/h

'Game changer': Drones bringing medicine to remote island

The University of Galway is carrying out a pilot project that aims to transform how remote island communities receive their healthcare.

Connacht • 27 Feb

Bishop Willie Walsh died last week at the age of 90

Funeral mass of Bishop Willie Walsh takes place in Ennis

More than a thousand people have attended the funeral mass of Bishop Willie Walsh at Ennis Cathedral in Co Clare.

Munster • 24 Feb

Dr Paul Carney is in a nursing home with a traumatic brain injury and complex physical needs

Man jailed for injuries to GP in dangerous driving case

A 21-year-old man has been jailed for four years for dangerous driving causing what was described as catastrophic life-changing injuries suffered by a retired local GP when he was knocked off his bicycle in 2023.

Courts • 22 Feb

Ciarán Keating was killed after a car driven by Dean Harte collided with his car near Swinford, Co Mayo in July 2023

Man given suspended sentence over fatal Mayo crash

A 22-year-old man has been given a 17-month suspended sentence at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court in Mayo for careless driving causing the death of Ciarán Keating, brother of singer Ronan Keating.

Connacht • 19 Feb

Recently retired Michael Ring has been a public representative since 1979

Michael Ring named 2025 Mayo Person of the Year

The former TD and Minister, Michael Ring has been officially named as 2025 Mayo Person of the Year at an awards ceremony in Dublin tonight.

Connacht • 15 Feb

Locals in Dunmore in Co Galway remain without power 15 days after Storm Éowyn

Dunmore locals feel 'forgotten' 15 days since Storm Éowyn

Significant power outages remain in the west of Ireland following Storm Éowyn, with over 100 customers still without power in the Dunmore area of Galway.

Weather • 08 Feb

Life size bronze figures located on Portland Row in Dublin, of two children playing street games

Sligo exhibition celebrates work of sculptor Fred Conlon

An exhibition has opened in Sligo to celebrate the life and work of renowned Irish sculptor Fred Conlon.

Connacht • 10 Feb

A destroyed polytunnel belonging to organic farmer Dermot O'Mara in Galway

Galway farmers appeal for Govt supports after storm

There are still 13,000 customers without power in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, and the west of Ireland was one of the worst affected areas.

Connacht • 05 Feb

Thousands of musicians and performers will descend upon Galway for the event which takes place from 13 to 15 August 2027

Galway city to host 2027 marching show bands championship

Galway city has been chosen to host the world championships for marching show bands in 2027.

Connacht • 04 Feb

Joe Drennan's mother Marguerite and sister Sarah outside the court

'Disgusting' sentence for man who killed student - family

The family of journalism student Joe Drennan, who died in a hit-and-run in Limerick, have expressed anger and outrage at the prison sentence imposed on the man who killed him.

Courts • 31 Jan